One of several nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used in the treatment of rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis; also used in osteoarthritis and other conditions. Acts by preventing prostaglandin synthesis.
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di·clo·fe·nac dī-'klō-fə-.nak n a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in the form of its sodium salt C14H10Cl2NNaO2 or potassium salt C14H10Cl2KNaO2 esp. to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis see VOLTAREN
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an anti-inflammatory drug (see NSAID) used to relieve joint pain in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is administered by mouth, injection, or topically; possible side-effects include abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhoea. Trade names: Volraman, Voltarol.
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di·clo·fen·ac (di-kloґfen-ak) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug derived from phenylacetic acid.Medical dictionary. 2011.